But if she wants to have any semblance of impartiality, then she should resign from the chair.

But just because she's a nice woman (who typically votes wrong) doesn't mean that any of us should stop questioning government and demanding a higher standard from those who are elected to positions of leadership.  

Two million dollars given to a committee chair presiding over a body that conducts business directly affecting the organization cutting that massive check IS an issue.  Heck, it's it's own red flag.